Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
-
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
False Aralia
In German
Birke
falsch Aralia
In French
Arbre de bouleau
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Abedul
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Birch Tree
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
bétula
Aralia false
In Polish
Brzoza
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Caerulus
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Birch and False Aralia
Season and care of Birch and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and False Aralia Physical Information
Birch and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and False Aralia are as follows:
Care of Birch and False Aralia
Care of Birch and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.